The government of Cyprus has brought in international communications help as the country fights to secure a €17 billion ($22.6 billion) bailout from the European Union.

The country is deep in negotiations with the EU, the International Monetary Fund, and the European Central Bank over a recapitalization package that would see approximately €11 billion ($14.6 billion) ploughed into the country's banking sector. The Cypriot banking industry is suffering from its exposure to Greek debt.

However, a number of key European lawmakers ...